Seaside police chief disputes claims of physical abuse

On Friday, Seaside police Chief Vicki Myers disputed claims of physical abuse made by members of the Police Officers Association during a Thursday night City Council meeting.

Myers, who heads up both Seaside and Pacific Grove police departments — per an agreement between both cities — has been the target of controversy over the past several months. In March, the Seaside POA held a vote of no confidence in Myers.

On Thursday, the Seaside POA delivered a letter to the City Council, City Attorney Don Freeman confirmed on Friday. Freeman declined to divulge the contents of the letter citing the ongoing personnel matter.

Freeman referred further questions to City Manager John Dunn. Dunn didn’t immediately return a call for comment Friday afternoon.